but iran's economy is really hurting because of these biting sanctions the u.s. and european union slapped on them. this ban on oil and in the last year alone, iranian currency has fallen 80%. so the u.s. and its partners feel it's good to get the talks going, see what iran wants. the hope is maybe they'll feel the crunch and deal seriously after the elections because people are really hurting. >> all right, thank you so much. >>> 18 minutes past the hour. we have breaking news just in to cnn. a car bomb targeting the headquarters of syria's ruling party exploding in central da mat cuss. syrian state television reporting an undisclosed number of casualties. the vehicle detonated at a checkpoint manned by government soldiers in front of the barge socialist's main office. this is according to a human rights group. we'll have updates on this breaking news story throughout the morning for you. >>> all right, also happening now, day three of oscar pistorius' bail hearing. we're waiting to see if pistorius will be released. court resumed after they located the lead inv